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eWeek Magazine picks Opera among the Top Web Technologies of All Time

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 Published March 9th, 2007 12:16 AM EST By Daniel Goldman

eWeek Magazine Labs Director Jim Rapoza chose the Opera browser among the 30 top web technologies of all time.

“Though never among the leaders in browser market share, Opera was and is one of the most innovative and cutting-edge Web browsers available.”

Back when Opera 9 was released, eWeek Labs gave Opera the Analyst’s Choice award saying “we found Opera 9 to be one of the best Web browsing tools we’ve used in a long time.” I spoke with Jim Rapoza about eWeek’s decision for this award; you can read the transcript here.

To be fair to the other browsers, Opera wasn’t the only browser included in this list, so was Internet Explorer (IE) 3, Lynx, Firefox, Netscape, SpyGlass, ViolaWWW, and Mosaic. Most of them are ancient web browsers, but nonetheless shaped what would become the modern browser of today.

(Thanks to reader Randy Spark for the tip)

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  1. 1 Dane Mar 9th, 2007 at 3:44 am
    using Opera Opera 9.10 on Windows Windows XP

    Let’s see how long it takes for a Firefox fan to take offence in your wording :)

  2. 2 Daniel Goldman Mar 9th, 2007 at 10:31 am
    using Opera Opera 9.10 on Windows Windows XP

    Dane, I did mention Firefox in my post, precisely to be accurate and fair.

  3. 3 Øyvind Ø (at work) Mar 9th, 2007 at 10:42 am
    using Internet Explorer Internet Explorer 6.0 on Windows Windows XP

    I think he ment the comment about most of those browsers beeing ancient. But the keyword is “most”, not all. :)

    I bet we will se OM in that list soon too. It’s a gift to the internet and it’s evolution.

    - ØØ -

  4. 4 mike Mar 10th, 2007 at 7:53 pm
    using Internet Explorer Internet Explorer 6.0 on Windows Windows XP

    im waiting for opera update 10
    who know when is the next update?

  5. 5 Daniel Goldman Mar 10th, 2007 at 7:58 pm
    using Opera Opera 9.10 on Windows Windows XP

    mike, the next “major” update to Opera will be Opera 9.5. :)

  6. 6 Dane Mar 11th, 2007 at 1:32 pm
    using Opera Opera 9.20 on Windows Windows XP

    Daniel, i know, i was referring to the “ancient web browsers” remark :)

    I know it was unintentional, i was just making a little joke there :)

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Q: What is Opera?
A: Opera is one of the most powerful Web browsers around. A Web browser is the program that allows you to view Web pages. Opera is well known for innovation for PC browsers and bringing the full web to mobile phones and devices.

Q: Is Opera free?
A: Absolutely free.

Q: Why should I download a browser? Doesn't my computer already come with one for free?
A: It's about getting more out of the time you spend on the internet. Opera is designed to be much faster than these browsers and gives you powerful features that the default browser lacks. Default browsers like Internet Explorer are also more likely to be subjected to dangerous software such as viruses and spyware.

Q: Will Opera keep me safe from fraudulent websites and malicious hackers?
A: According to Secunia, a respected firm that tracks security in browsers, Opera has the best reputation and track record when it comes to browser security. Keeping our users safe from security vulnerabilities, fraudulent websites, and malicious hackers is a top priority for Opera. Opera is maintained by hundreds of engineers, developers and security experts who are constantly looking to make the browser even safer.

Q: Doesn't Opera copy all of their features from other browsers?
A: Absolutely not. In fact, many of the features that are popular in other browsers today were invented and pioneered by Opera a long time ago. Opera invented the precursor to tabs (in 1994), Page Zoom (1994), was the first browser to block pop-up ads (2000), first to add a Search field in the browser toolbar (2000), Sessions (1996), deleting private data (2000), Mouse Gestures (2000), User JavaScript (2005), BitTorrent support (2005), Widgets (2006), Speed Dial (2007), and much more.

Q: Does Opera support extensions, such as those found in Firefox?
A: Much of the functionality provided through Firefox extensions is already built directly into Opera, so you don't have to download additional extensions in Opera. In addition, Opera is highly customizable and supports all standard plug-ins.

Q: Can I also use Opera on my mobile phone?
A: Yes. And your Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS or almost any connected device and mobile phones. Opera Mobile oftens comes preinstalled from the manufacturers, but if it doesn't you can install Opera Mini which runs on nearly all phones.

Q: This all sounds great, so how do I download Opera?
A: -- Opera on your computer
-- Opera Mini on your phone
-- Opera Mobile on your phone
-- or learn more about Opera at www.opera.com